1999 Fiat Brava vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 644 kg more than 1999 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Brava | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Brava | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
